PROSPECT CENTRE ROOFTOP ALLOTMENT GREEN APPLE AWARDS 2017

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OVERVIEW As part of its commitment to environmental

the shopping centre, Prospect Centre has put in place

These initiatives, such as the introduction of a

thousands of bees, are now nationally-renowned and

2 OVERVIEW As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint of the shopping centre, Prospect Centre has put in place a number of environmentally-friendly initiatives. These initiatives, such as the introduction of a rooftop allotment and beekeeping facilities to house thousands of bees, are now nationally-renowned and have won many local and national awards, including a Green Apple award.

OBJECTIVES Prospect Centre set out the following goals as part of its environmental

carbon footprint Gain credibility from a leading environment agency Create annual

WHEN IT LAUNCHED IN 2015 Reduce the food mile effect WINNERS: Hull Daily Mail s

Workman Environmental Awards 2016 FINALISTS: The Humber Renewable Awards 2016,

by the likes of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden and retail giant Marks and

3 OBJECTIVES Prospect Centre set out the following goals as part of its environmental initiatives: Establish Prospect Centre as environmental pioneers Reduce the centre s carbon footprint Gain credibility from a leading environment agency Create annual savings for the centre and retailers Achieve regional award recognition THE ROOFTOP WHEN IT LAUNCHED IN 2015 Reduce the food mile effect WINNERS: Hull Daily Mail s Pride of East Yorkshire Awards 2015, Business in the Community Award WINNERS: Workman Environmental Awards 2016 FINALISTS: The Humber Renewable Awards 2016, Engaging the Community Award This initiative has also been praised on social media by the likes of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden and retail giant Marks and Spencer, which shared an article on the allotment to its 535k followers. THE FULLY-FLEDGED ROOFTOP TODAY

THE ALLOTMENT The rooftop allotment has grown rapidly from the

for a workforce to tend to it permanently, as well as the greenhouse

Prospect Centre has also partnered with The Work Company, a regional

seek further The Centre has also worked with Hull HARP to donate the

From the produce they have been able to make roast dinners for

4 THE ALLOTMENT The rooftop allotment has grown rapidly from the initial ten plots that it boasted and it now warrants the requirement for a workforce to tend to it permanently, as well as the greenhouse that we ve been able to install on the service yard. Prospect Centre has also partnered with The Work Company, a regional agency that helps people who are struggling to find work back into employment. People have learned new skills on the allotment in order to help them seek further employment. The Centre has also worked with Hull HARP to donate the fruit and vegetables to aid their activity. From the produce they have been able to make roast dinners for between people every Sunday for six weeks. Now the allotment is fully fledged, we asked EMS to carry out a risk assessment and the area has been deemed safe for children.

BEEKEEPING The colony of honey bees is a first for

the unique eco project has been developed to a high

Local schoolchildren have been invited in to visit

5 BEEKEEPING The colony of honey bees is a first for Hull city centre and now has produced its first jars of honey. Working alongside Beverley Beekeepers Association, the unique eco project has been developed to a high standard. Local schoolchildren have been invited in to visit the urban eco-habitat to understand more about the nature of the bees. The allotment provides a great resource for the bees to gather pollen.

OTHER INITIATIVES Alongside the allotment and the bees, the development of Amy s Garden on Prospect Street has created a visually impactful and environmentally-beneficial area on one of Hull s

Thanks to the savings made by the allotment, it took the team at the centre one week to transform the area surrounding the statue in to a pleasant area for shoppers and passers-by to enjoy,

6 OTHER INITIATIVES Alongside the allotment and the bees, the development of Amy s Garden on Prospect Street has created a visually impactful and environmentally-beneficial area on one of Hull s busiest high streets. The team decided to give it a new lease of life in time for the launch of the Amy Johnson Festival in Thanks to the savings made by the allotment, it took the team at the centre one week to transform the area surrounding the statue in to a pleasant area for shoppers and passers-by to enjoy, which includes wooden seating surrounded by plants. It has been an enormous success and after just three short days of it being installed shoppers were flocking to enjoy their lunch there and our Greggs store also reported an increase in sales since its installation.

of the new space. He said: I think it is a very good idea.

Tilly McNulty, 18, was enjoying some lunch with her friends.

7 SURVEY SAYS... Ronald Tyson, of east Hull, was enjoying a welldeserved break and taking advantage of the new space. He said: I think it is a very good idea. It is stylish, sensible, modern and something that is needed. Tilly McNulty, 18, was enjoying some lunch with her friends. RONALD TYSON HARRIET SMITH, TILLY MCNULTY AND HANNAH GREEN She said: It is nice to have more space. It is just nice to have somewhere different to sit. If there was nowhere to sit, I probably wouldn t have got dinner, I would have gone home.

8 IN THE NEWS The regional press coverage both online and radio for this project has been incredible. There has been a keen interest at every stage, including the launch of the allotment, installation of the bees, collaboration with homeless shelters and development of Amy s garden. We have worked out the EVA amounts to more than 20,000.

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